Field Technician I: Fiber Network Install & Repair

Lumen Technologies, Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumen Technologies, Inc. is hiring a Field Technician I in the Bloomington, IL area to install, test, maintain, and repair telecommunications equipment and fiber infrastructure across customer sites.

You will troubleshoot issues and support service turn-ups to ensure reliable connectivity for enterprise and government customers. This role requires hands-on problem solving, a valid driver’s license, and flexibility for on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or up to 2 years of relevant job experience including 1+ years network monitoring, installation, or maintenance/repair.
• Must be able to locate fiber optic cable and understand basic cabling practices.
• Candidates should be comfortable using PC software and corporate databases.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, maintain, and repair telecommunications equipment and fiber infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot service-impacting issues and perform corrective actions to restore services.
• Support customer installations, service turn-ups, maintenance activities, and repair work.
• Complete work orders and document updates accurately and efficiently.
• Safely operate company vehicles and field equipment per safety guidelines.

Skills

Network monitoring

Installation

Maintenance/repair

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Office applications

Job description

Lumen Technologies, Inc. is hiring a Field Technician I in the Bloomington, IL area to install, test, maintain, and repair telecommunications equipment and fiber infrastructure across customer sites.

You will troubleshoot issues and support service turn-ups to ensure reliable connectivity for enterprise and government customers. This role requires hands-on problem solving, a valid driver’s license, and flexibility for on-call rotations.